Motel Bath Tub Drain Cover

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Q: How does one stop shower water from flowing through the drain? How does one let it flow through again?

A: As shown in the video...
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Applications: Stop water damage to floors while on a vacation or by leaving bath tub unattended in a motel...
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Relevant Background: "A bathtub or bath is a container for holding water in which a person or animal may bathe. " ("Bath tub", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bathtub)
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Relevant Article: "Here are six major reasons why bath overflow can damage your home:
1. Bacteria Growth
Even if water from a bath overflow is clean, it can still cause bacteria to grow that can harm you and your family. The threat of bacteria growth could develop when a bath overflow happens and a significant amount of time passes before you get the mess cleaned up....
2. Leaking Ceilings::
Bath overflow from the second floor of your home even if it is caught quickly could create small bubbles in the ceiling downstairs. If this happens your ceiling could start leaking water and cause discolouration at the best and you could be up for some expensive repair bills. If a large amount of water leaks your ceiling could begin to sag. If it does you must avoid entering that room as more water or debris could fall that might injure you...
5. Damp and Smelly Furniture and Carpets
Once bath overflows happen and seep through the ceiling and walls, water can drip down and damage your home furniture and appliances. Bacteria can begin to grow in your carpet and furniture and will produce a foul smell and can be harmful to your health.
6. Weak and Unsafe Subfloors
Water can soak into the subfloor and the moisture could cause your subfloor to become so damaged that it has to be removed. Removing the subfloor is the only way to make sure your home is dry. It may not be completely wet but even the slightest moisture can cause damage. Removal will make sure the subfloor is free from bacterial growth and foul odour.
If bath overflow happens shut off the water source straight away to minimise potential damage. Bath overflow needs immediate action so cleaning and repair is the next step. Mould growth and structural damage will occur if it is not addressed in a timely manner." ("Six Ways Bath Overflow Can Damage Your Home", https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.effectivecoverage.com/11128/accidental-water-discharge-overflow-painful-perils-explained-easily/amp/)
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Relevant Material: "Water is the most common cause of damage and accounts for 50% of home insurance claims costs, Desjardins Group said Thursday. This is similar to other recent industry findings, with the Canadian Institute of Actuaries saying in a 2014 report that water damage is responsible for 48% of Canadian home claims, ahead of theft and fire, which made up 18% and 4% of total claims, respectively...("How many Canadians actually understand water damage coverage?", https://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/insurance/many-canadians-actually-understand-water-damage-coverage-1004149526/#:~:text=This%20is%20similar%20to%20other,%25%20of%20total%20claims%2C%20respectively.)
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Relevant Background on water damage -- US: "When you consider the statistics, it becomes clear just how common and devastating a problem water damage can be. According to industry estimates, 14,000 people in the US experience a water damage emergency at home or work each day, and 98% of basements in the US will suffer from some type of water damage during their lifetime...The costs are just a staggering as the frequency. Water damage and mold cost the insurance industry $2.5 billion dollars per year, and the average cost of a home water damage insurance claim is $6,965...Water leaks alone leave incredible amounts of damage and immense waste in their wake. Water leaks from homes in the US can exceed 1 trillion gallons of water in a year. That's equivalent to the annual water usage of Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami combined! These individual leaks often seem tiny, but over time they can generate enormous waste and damage to a home. For example, a continuously running toilet can waste over 200 gallons of water per day, and a 1/8 inch crack in a pipe can spill 250 gallons of water in a day.." ("Water Damage By the Numbers", https://www.waterdamagedefense.com/pages/water-damage-by-the-numbers)
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